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Cortes, Philippines

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148 ft Elevation 45 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cortes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area41.4 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates9.7220°N, 123.8800°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

396 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 31 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 89 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 80 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 82 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 88 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 39 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 70 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 22 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 44 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 83 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 139 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 54 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 137 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 92 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 10 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 28 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 73 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 123 km
2021 Rai Category 4 55 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 295 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 210 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 258 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 166 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 102 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 220 km
2006 Utor Category 3 212 km
2005 Roke Category 1 131 km
1998 Faith Category 1 252 km
1995 Zack Category 2 124 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 276 km
1994 Axel Category 3 174 km
1994 Owen Category 1 75 km
1993 Nell Category 1 79 km
1990 Mike Category 4 88 km
1988 Skip Category 4 209 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 252 km
1986 Marge Category 1 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 80 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 94 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 104 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 112 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 124 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 137 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 159 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 5.7 in

Cortes has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (2.1").

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